JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Release Date: When to Expect After City Intimation Slip

JEE Main admit card 2026 for session 1 will be released by next week. Candidates who have registered can check JEE Main 2026 admit card release date and other details here 

JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Release Date

JEE Main Admit Card 2026: National Testing Agency will release JEE Mains session 1 admit card 3 to 4 days before exam dates. As JEE Main 2026 exam is scheduled to commence from January 21, it is expected that admit card of JEE Main session 1 can be released on January 17 or 18, 2026

To download JEE Main 2026 admit card, candidates have to use their login details application number and password/date of birth. On exam day, they must carry printed copy of JEE Main admit card with a valid government ID proof. Without JEE Main hall ticket, no candidate will be allowed inside exam centre. 

Earlier, NTA released JEE Main city intimation slip 2026 at jeemain.nta.nic.in. Candidates must note that JEE Main city slip have details on allotted exam city and date. They must note that city intimation slip is not same as admit card. 

JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Expected Release Window

NTA releases JEE Main admit card about 3 to 4 days before exam date. Check table to know past 3 years release date of JEE Main admit card 

How Many Days After City Slip Is JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Released?

The gap between release of JEE Main city intimation slip and admit card is one to two weeks. While city intimation slip is released around 10 to 14 days before exam, JEE Main hall ticket is released 3 to 4 days before exam. JEE Main city slip gives candidates an early indication of where they will appear for exam, while admit card is an compulsory document for entry into exam hall. 

During this period, candidates can plan travel and accommodation arrangements based on allotted city and also raise concerns or seek clarification in case of any discrepancies before JEE Main admit card is released, which contains exact exam centre address, shift timing, and reporting instructions.

Why does NTA not Release City Intimation Slip and JEE Main 2026 Admit Card together? 

NTA releases the city intimation slip separately from admit card for these reasons

• Many candidates are given exam cities different from their hometowns, so releasing city intimation slip early helps them plan travel and accommodation in advance.
• By releasing JEE Main city slip first, NTA can quickly confirm exam cities, while taking additional time to finalise exact exam centres and shift timings before issuing admit card.
• Issuing city intimation slip separately also reduces last-minute rush on website, as candidates do not try to download JEE Main 2026 admit card all at once.

What Candidates Can Expect After JEE Main 2026 Admit Card Issuance? 

Once NTA releases JEE Main 2026 admit card, candidates can know about all final and confirmed exam details. The admit card mentions exact exam centre name and complete address, along with reporting time, exam shift, roll number, and photograph and signature. It also includes important exam day instructions. Most importantly, JEE Main 2026 admit card is a mandatory document for entry into exam hall. Candidates will not be allowed to appear for JEE Main exam without admit card.

How to Register for JEE Main 2026 Scribe? 

For PwD candidates who are eligible and who have difficulty writing due to physical disability, NTA provides scribe assistance. The option to “Register Scribe Details for JEE Main 2026” link is available at official website under candidate activity. Check steps to register for scribe: 

• Go to official website jeemain.nta.nic.in
• Click on “Register Scribe Details” link
• Login with application number and password
• Now, upload medical certificates for disability category (PwD certificate or UDID as applicable)
• Enter scribe’s personal information as per guidelines
• Save and submit form